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Dear GeoEd colleagues! Phil Armstrong, Chair of the Geological Sciences department at California State University, Fullerton shared this with me and asked me to spread this far and wide into the Geoscience Education research community. This is a great opportunity for a young scholar in a vibrant and collegial department - please share with any interested folks. Phil tells me he will also be at GSA in case anyone would like to discuss the position with him in person. Take care, Eric Riggs _________________________________________________________ DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON Geoscience Education Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position The Department of Geological Sciences at California State University Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship that will begin August 2015. Area of expertise shall include the study of geoscience education, but may also include other fields in geosciences. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an active, externally funded program involving undergraduate and Master’s students in the candidate’s field of study. The successful candidate must demonstrate interest and ability to teach courses in geoscience education at lower- and upper-division levels. Additional teaching may include introductory-level geosciences and upper-division/graduate courses. The successful candidate shall: (1) coordinate geoscience education courses; (2) help facilitate the integration of teacher preparation into our B.A. program; and (3) be involved in program-level assessment for our department. Qualifications · A Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, Science Education, or related field is required at the time of appointment. · The successful candidate will have teaching experience, be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and Master’s levels, and have the ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. · Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse population of students at the undergraduate and Master’s levels using student-centered, active-learning and inquiry-based approaches. · Ability to teach lower- and upper-division courses in geoscience education, and other introductory level and/or upper-division/graduate courses the candidate is qualified to teach. · Evidence of productive research in geoscience education. · Evidence of a professional understanding of assessment methods. Appointment Date August 2015 Rank & Salary This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with a competitive salary and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: health/vision/dental plans, spousal, domestic partner and/or dependent fee-waiver, access to campus child-care, defined-benefit retirement through the state system, and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/payroll_benefits/HealthCarePlans Job Control Number 23603G-15-018 The University California State University, Fullerton is an urban institution with one of the largest student enrollments (>38,000 students) in the 23-campus CSU system. CSUF’s location 22 km SE of metropolitan Los Angeles offers unique collaborative opportunities with other universities and governmental agencies in the southern California region. CSUF is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and ranks 1st in numbers of baccalaureate degrees awarded to Hispanics in California. The College The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) is dedicated to the principle that student learning and research are closely linked. The balance between teaching and research is a key strength of the college, whose slogan is “Exploration by inquiry and learning through discovery”. Abundant collaborative research and teaching opportunities exist within CNSM, which houses abundant research and laboratory facilities and maintains up-to-date IT infrastructure for both research and teaching needs. CNSM is part of the Catalyst Center for the advancement of research in teaching and learning math and science, which brings together science and math education experts across two colleges and seven departments to advance research in teaching and learning. The Department The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Geology, Bachelor of Arts in Earth Science, Master of Science in Geology, and minor in Geology. The Department currently has approximately 160 undergraduate majors, 25 MS students and 13 full-time faculty. Fullerton’s location offers convenient access to coastal, mountain, and desert environments, providing many opportunities for geoscience education, High-Impact Practice instruction, and student training. Department faculty expertise includes petrology, sedimentation/stratigraphy, structure/tectonics, paleontology, surface processes, biogeochemistry, hydrology, and geophysics. The Department is closely tied to the John D. Cooper Archaeological and Paleontological Curation Center, which houses, curates and performs research Orange County’s paleontological and archeological collections. Applicants are encouraged to visit http://geology.fullerton.edu/ for additional information. Application Procedure To apply, please send a single pdf file including: 1) a detailed curriculum vita; 2) a letter of application; 3) a teaching statement that includes: a discussion of relevant course work and/or experience in preparation for teaching, a list of courses you are qualified to teach, and a statement of your teaching philosophy; and, 4) a statement of your future research plans and/or goals, as the pertain to the geoscience education position. Letters of recommendation from at least three referees familiar with your teaching and research potential should be sent separately. Applicants and referees should email materials directly to: Dr. Matthew Kirby [log in to unmask] Geoscience Education Search Committee Chair Department of Geological Sciences California State University, Fullerton 800 N. State College Blvd. Fullerton, California 92834-6850 657 278-2158 Application Deadline Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, submit all application materials by November 14, 2014. The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. California State University Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic goals are strongly encouraged to apply. EEO employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Eric M. Riggs, Ph.D. Assistant Dean Diversity and Graduate Student Recruitment & Development Research Associate Professor of Geoscience Education College of Geosciences Texas A&M University Room 202, Eller O&M Building MS 3148 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-3148 Phone: 979.845.3651 Fax: 979.845.0056 http://geosciences.tamu.edu/profile/ERiggs ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////